The Adoption Blues: the story behind our new dog Johnny

Confessions of a Dog Trainer

In this episode, the host shares her recent experience of adopting a new dog and the reasons behind it. She discusses her struggles with grief and loss, and how getting a new dog has helped her find joy and purpose again. She talks about the process of choosing the dog and the initial challenges she faced, including the adoption blues. She also shares her plans for introducing the new dog to her existing dogs and the importance of structure and routine in training.

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:24 Finding Joy and Purpose Through Dog Adoption

12:19 Navigating the Challenges of Bringing Home a New Dog

17:03 Overcoming the Adoption Blues: Embracing the Journey

26:15 Creating Structure and Routine for a New Dog

32:59 Introducing a New Dog to Existing Pets: A Gradual Approach